Guest Hanratty Posted October 12, 2008 Report Share Posted October 12, 2008 Please let me know if what i'm doing is ok for my wires. I rolled up the extra wire in my midi cables and computer wires and taped the rolls together so that I don't have wires all over the place. i used masking tape. Is this a bad idea? fire hazard? Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/38841-a-question-about-wires-and-midi-cables/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundwave Posted October 12, 2008 Report Share Posted October 12, 2008 Should be fine mate don't worry about it. I know problems can occur with when wrapping audio cables in a similar way but with MIDI things like that don't matter. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/38841-a-question-about-wires-and-midi-cables/#findComment-849687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hahathhat Posted October 12, 2008 Report Share Posted October 12, 2008 what's bad for wires is to yank them out by the cord. and i do that far too often. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/38841-a-question-about-wires-and-midi-cables/#findComment-849691 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCM Posted October 12, 2008 Report Share Posted October 12, 2008 DON'T TURN IT ON!!!! Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide BCM's signature Hide all signatures Bandcamp | Spotify | SoundCloud | Amazon | Apple Music | YouTube | YouTube Music | Deezer | Google Play Music Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/38841-a-question-about-wires-and-midi-cables/#findComment-849828 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokoon Posted October 12, 2008 Report Share Posted October 12, 2008 it should be okay, but try to keep the power cables as far away from audio cables as possible. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/38841-a-question-about-wires-and-midi-cables/#findComment-849891 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokoon Posted October 12, 2008 Report Share Posted October 12, 2008 the low-voltage wiring (signal cables - audio, midi) shouldn't induce any interference/crosstalk into each other, while high-voltage alternating current (power wiring connected to the wall power outlets) tend to induce unwanted currents - buzz, noise... that's why you should keep them physically apart, or at least have them run perpendicular to the audio wiring, instead of parallel. and there is no fire hazard :) Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/38841-a-question-about-wires-and-midi-cables/#findComment-849896 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hahathhat Posted October 12, 2008 Report Share Posted October 12, 2008 i think hanratty actually meant, "will bundling the cables potentially break them?" Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/38841-a-question-about-wires-and-midi-cables/#findComment-849904 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokoon Posted October 12, 2008 Report Share Posted October 12, 2008 i don't believe he meant that. he was afraid he'd set his house on fire. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/38841-a-question-about-wires-and-midi-cables/#findComment-849916 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wall Bird Posted October 12, 2008 Report Share Posted October 12, 2008 Masking tape is gonna leave a bunch of gunk on your cables once you remove it. Perhaps zip-ties would be better suited for organizing your cables. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/38841-a-question-about-wires-and-midi-cables/#findComment-849926 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCM Posted October 12, 2008 Report Share Posted October 12, 2008 please tell me you haven't turned it on yet... Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide BCM's signature Hide all signatures Bandcamp | Spotify | SoundCloud | Amazon | Apple Music | YouTube | YouTube Music | Deezer | Google Play Music Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/38841-a-question-about-wires-and-midi-cables/#findComment-849966 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hanratty Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 (edited) hahathhat said: i think hanratty actually meant, "will bundling the cables potentially break them?" yeah, that's what i meant. but i did think about a fire hazard too (although it seems less likely) thanks for the advice! edit: but i will switch from masking tape to twisty ties. :shade: Edited October 14, 2008 by Hanratty Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/38841-a-question-about-wires-and-midi-cables/#findComment-851125 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Glass Plate Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 I find it best to use staple guns and safety pins to keep your wire perfectly in place. some times I staple multiple wires together, an then I rap them in aluminum and put them in my microwave. Trust me on this, I'm a doctor. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/38841-a-question-about-wires-and-midi-cables/#findComment-851849 Share on other sites More sharing options...
goffer Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 (edited) hahathhat said: what's bad for wires is to yank them out by the cord. and i do that far too often. same did that yesterday :( use zip ties.... or even these guys: link That way everything is easy to unravel and re-ravel. Edited October 15, 2008 by goffer Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide goffer's signature Hide all signatures PHOTOS Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/38841-a-question-about-wires-and-midi-cables/#findComment-851885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hahathhat Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 yeah, ratchety stuff like cable ties will keep things in place best. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/38841-a-question-about-wires-and-midi-cables/#findComment-852884 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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